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Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Sheet Harbour Passage, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse

Established in 1915, this square pyramidal wood tower stands 9 meters tall and is painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line. The lantern room is also painted red. It displayed a flashing white light. The tower was located off Passage Road in Sheet Harbour Passage, Nova Scotia, and served as the rear light in a range system. It was inactive as of 2024. The structure was built to guide vessels entering and departing the port of Sheet Harbour, which is 4.7 km away.

Why it matters: This range light provided a critical alignment for vessels navigating Sheet Harbour Passage, working with a front light to guide ships safely into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

Significant events: Inactive since 2024

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sheet Harbour(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H3542.1
NGA No.
9788
ARLHS No.
CAN-612

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line; lantern also painted red

Location

City
Sheet Harbour Passage
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
off Passage Road in Sheet Harbour Passage
Latitude
44.8598°
Longitude
-62.4489°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beaver Harbour at 3.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sheet Harbour (5.7 NM NW), Musquodoboit Harbour (29.5 NM W), Stormont (37.2 NM NE), Country Harbour (37.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sheet Harbour Passage Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.